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$200,000 Settlement: Virginia Nursing Home Pressure Ulcer Case
Our firm recently secured a $200,000 settlement for an 80-year-old man who developed severe, preventable pressure ulcers while recovering at a Virginia rehabilitation facility following orthopedic surgery. After undergoing surgery for a left elbow fracture, our client was admitted to a skilled nursing facility for post-operative care without any pressure ulcers and was assessed as being at high risk for skin breakdown due to limited mobility. Despite this known risk, the faci
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Nursing Home Care Standards: Protecting Vulnerable Residents
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home represents one of the most difficult choices families face. Understanding what...
Sep 22, 20254 min read


WDBJ7 Investigation Exposes Disturbing Reality at Virginia Assisted Living Facilities
A recent WDBJ7 investigation has pulled back the curtain on truly shocking conditions at assisted living facilities in the Roanoke area,...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Department of Justice (DOJ) Sues Promedica for Substandard Nursing Home Care in Virginia
Department of Justice sues ProMedica Health System for alleged nursing home fraud and substandard care at Virginia facility.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Federal Decertification of Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center
In an extremely rare move that highlights the severity of systemic failures in Virginia's nursing home industry, the federal government...
Sep 9, 20256 min read


Peter Anderson Appointed to Virginia’s Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board
Proudly representing Rawls Law Group in building stronger protections for seniors. We are proud to announce that Peter Anderson, an...
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Hanover Caregivers Charged After Camera Captures Elder Abuse: What Virginia Families Need to Know
A family's decision to put a camera in their loved one's room at a Hanover assisted living facility just prevented a cover-up—and should...
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Virginia Nursing Home Medical Malpractice: When Wound Care Negligence Leads to Maggot Infections
A shocking case of Virginia nursing home medical malpractice has emerged from Henrico County, where a resident discovered maggots...
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Virginia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: 2025 Crisis Affects Hampton Roads Families
Virginia nursing home complaints surged 60% between 2018-2024, with over 1,000 Virginia nursing home investigations backlogged. If you...
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Nursing Home Negligence Law: Pressure Ulcers
One of the most frequent complaints we hear from potential clients is that their mom or dad contracted pressure ulcers (also known as...
Aug 8, 202510 min read


How to Choose the Right Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer for Your Family
When your elderly loved one suffers harm in a nursing home, finding the right legal representation becomes crucial for seeking justice...
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Virginia Nursing Home Laws 2025: New Regulations, Penalties, and Legal Rights for Families
What You Need to Know About Virginia's Nursing Home Reform Laws and Federal Staffing Requirements Virginia families dealing with nursing...
Jul 28, 20254 min read


NURSING HOME CASES ARE DIFFERENT
Our firm has a long history of handling medical malpractice cases, both on the defense side and representing patients and families. We...
Jun 19, 20252 min read
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